Dorothy's successful younger sister has decided that Sophia would be much happier living with her in California, forcing Sophia to make a difficult decision.
The ladies grow concerned after discovering Rose has fallen in love with a diminutive suitor; Sophia must leave town to attend her grandson's graduation.
Ike decides to renovate a hall in need of repairs with the intent of renting it out for functions, but John-Boy sees it as an opportunity to hold a dance.
John-Boy and the Godseys strike a deal with a newly started mining company, agreeing to sell some of their land but failing to realize the repercussions.
Reba accidentally reveals her true feelings to Barbra Jean, who she mistakes for Cheyenne after her laser eye surgery renders her temporarily sightless.
While Reba worries that her high blood pressure may endanger her insurance policy, Van seeks Brock's advice to come up with a unique anniversary present.
When an argument prevents Van and Cheyenne from having a second ceremony to renew their vows, Brock and Barbra Jean take the opportunity for themselves.
Barbra Jean shows off her sleek, new figure and spends much of her time at the gym, but Brock thinks that she spends time there just to see her sexy trainer.
Houston's premier real estate agent gets in contact with Reba and Van to schedule a meeting together; Van gets offered the job without Reba; Brock's new style.
Blanche's psychology professor offers her an unusual method to receive a passing grade in his course; Dorothy, Rose and Sophia want tickets to a sold-out show.
A influenza outbreak threatens to prevent Rose, Dorothy and Rose from attending a high-profile charity banquet, and Sophia wants to find a date for that night.
Rose reluctantly agrees to take a job as a waitress after losing her job at the counseling center; Blanche tries losing weight; Dorothy finds an old crush.
Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon; while Rory attends the traditional Friday night dinner, Lorelai refuses to speak with Emily at all.
After Rory sees Logan with another girl she regrets their agreement to date others; Emily cannot understand why Lorelai will not come to Friday dinners.
Lorelai has an interview with a travel magazine to generate publicity for the Dragonfly Inn; Lane thinks that Zack is having a fling with a music store owner.
Blanche tried to re-adjust to motherhood after she begins to date a millionaire with two small children; Dorothy and Rose work on the bathroom's plumbing.
Blanche's psychology professor offers her an unusual method to receive a passing grade in his course; Dorothy, Rose and Sophia want tickets to a sold-out show.
A influenza outbreak threatens to prevent Rose, Dorothy and Rose from attending a high-profile charity banquet, and Sophia wants to find a date for that night.
Rose reluctantly agrees to take a job as a waitress after losing her job at the counseling center; Blanche tries losing weight; Dorothy finds an old crush.
Blanche tried to re-adjust to motherhood after she begins to date a millionaire with two small children; Dorothy and Rose work on the bathroom's plumbing.
Mary-Ellen announces that she is marrying Dr. Spencer, but her feelings for him change when she meets the new doctor for the mountain at their engagement party.
The newly engaged couple is getting closer to their marriage, but at the rehearsal dinner, Mary-Ellen's feelings get the best of her as she gets cold feet.
Jim-Bob goes out of his way to repair Ike's old motorcycle before entering it into a motorcycle race; the Godseys are hoping to adopt a new baby very soon.
When an argument prevents Van and Cheyenne from having a second ceremony to renew their vows, Brock and Barbra Jean take the opportunity for themselves.